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Your Trusted Partner for Community Support and Social Services
Lutheran Community Services Northwest has dedicated nearly a century to transforming communities through compassionate, inclusive, and justice-driven services. Our organization serves over 40,000 individuals annually across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, offering behavioral health support, refugee resettlement, child welfare programs, and aging services. Accredited by the Council on Accreditation since 1991, we prioritize trauma-informed care, cultural competency, and community partnerships to address systemic challenges like poverty, addiction, and displacement.Our staff reflects the diversity of those we serve, ensuring personalized support for vulnerable populations including veterans, immigrants, and seniors. By combining clinical expertise with advocacy, we empower individuals to overcome adversity and build stable, fulfilling lives. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practices has established us as a trusted leader in social services, with a focus on measurable outcomes and long-term community impact.
Services
Behavioral Health
Refugee Resettlement
Family Support
Child Welfare
Aging Services
Crime Victim Support
Housing Assistance
Immigration Legal Services
Case Management
Community Resource Centers
Highlights and features
- We have nearly a century of experience in community-based social services.
- Our multicultural staff provides culturally responsive care to diverse populations.
- We offer trauma-informed services for refugees, veterans, and at-risk youth.
- Our programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation since 1991.
- We serve over 40,000 individuals annually across three Pacific Northwest states.
Associations and certifications
- Council on Accreditation
Services
Behavioral Health
We provide clinical counseling, substance use treatment, and trauma recovery programs across multiple locations. Our services address addiction, mental health disorders, and recovery support through evidence-based therapies. Staff includes licensed professionals offering individual and group sessions tailored to client needs.
Refugee Resettlement
Our program offers housing navigation, employment readiness, and cultural orientation for refugees and asylees. We provide case management, health referrals, and legal assistance to help newcomers achieve self-sufficiency in Washington state communities.
Family Support
We operate family resource centers offering parenting education, basic needs assistance, and community referrals. Services include crisis intervention, respite care, and school-based behavioral support to strengthen family stability and prevent child removal.
Aging Services
Our aging programs connect seniors with social engagement activities, citizenship classes, and case management. We support independent living through dementia care programs, caregiver assistance, and health resource navigation in Pierce, Kitsap, and King Counties.
Crime Victim Support
We offer hospital and court accompaniment, crisis counseling, and legal process guidance for crime survivors. Services include sexual assault advocacy, trauma recovery support, and connections to long-term healing resources in Portland, Vancouver, and Spokane.
Questions
What populations do you serve?
We serve vulnerable children, families, refugees, seniors, crime victims, and individuals facing mental health or addiction challenges across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
How can I access behavioral health services?
Clinical counseling is available in Portland, Beaverton, Puget Sound, Tri-Cities, Spokane, Yamhill County, and Klamath Falls through our regional offices.
Do you offer immigration legal assistance?
Yes, we provide low-cost legal counseling for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants including work permits, family reunification, and citizenship applications.
How can I support your programs?
Support our mission through donations, volunteering, in-kind contributions, or participating in our refugee resettlement and foster care programs.
Are services available in multiple languages?
Our staff provides cross-cultural counseling and language support in Arabic, Russian, Ukrainian, and other languages to ensure accessible care.
